Bilingual (English/Spanish) Forensic Interviewer - Dallas Children's Advocacy Center
Dallas, TX 75228
About the Job
GENERAL DES...Education and Experience: bachelor’s degree or higher in criminal justice, psychology, social work or in another human services field with at least one (1) year of forensic interviewing experience OR any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge of child development, child maltreatment, intimate partner violence, trauma and other related children’s issues.
Skilled in effective communication with a diverse community of stakeholders including medical professionals, law enforcement, CPI (child protective investigation), the Dallas County District Attorney’s Office, DCAC staff, clients, and families.
Ability to maintain a professional environment of acceptance, respect and understanding of persons from varied socioeconomic, religious and cultural backgrounds.
Knowledge of MS Office Suite products, such as Outlook, word and excel.
Ability to maintain client confidentiality.
Ability to drive to the courthouse(s) to provide testimony for a child’s case.
Ability to drive and work at a satellite office, Irving Family Advocacy Center (IFAC), if applicable, to conduct forensic interviews and case staffings.
Ability to think quickly and maintain composure during client interviews and high stress situations.
Ability to consistently follow and demonstrate an understanding of best practices and effective execution of the forensic interview model.
Ability to demonstrate knowledge in the importance of balancing the needs of the children with the investigative needs of the team.
Ability to be flexible to interview a child in a timely manner to meet the requirements of law enforcement and CPS (child protective services).
Ability to establish and maintain professionally challenging achievement goals and exerting effort toward mastering tasks and a willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges.
Excellent presentation and communication skills, both written and verbal.
Demonstrated ability to work with all levels of employees, board members, partners, and community.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Work Location: All interviews and work must be performed in the office, satellite location or an offsite location, i.e.: hospital, school, or similar location, due to client confidentiality.
Mental and Physical Abilities: Duties are usually performed seated with occasional periods of standing or walking. Limited physical effort is required associated with lifting and carrying objects (less than 25 lbs.).
Working Conditions: Work may be performed but is not limited to an office environment.
Essential Functions: This job description should not be interpreted as all-inclusive. It is intended to identify the essential functions and requirements of this position. The incumbents may be requested to perform job-related responsibilities and tasks other than those stated in this job description.
Core Values: Must demonstrate/live DCAC’s core values: 1. Put the child first in all we do, 2. Operate as a part of a seamless team, 3. Work with a servant’s heart.
DCAC is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and we believe in an inclusive culture. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
BENEFITS:
100% Paid Employee Health Insurance-PPO
100% Paid Employee Dental Insurance
100% Paid Short Term Disability
100% Paid Long Term Disability
100% Paid Basic Term Life and AD&D Benefits (one times your annual earnings up to $50,000)
Vision Insurance through Superior Vision
Pet Insurance through Nationwide
Legal Services through Freshbenies
Flexible Spending Account
Dependent Spending Account
Six (6) weeks' of paid Parental Leave
Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)
Health Advocate
WellVia Teladoc Program
403b Retirement and Contribution Plan with up to a 4% employer contribution
Supplemental Insurance: Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance
Bilingual Stipend (English/Spanish) of $2,700 annually
Cell Phone Stipend
10 Paid Holidays
2 Floating Holidays
14 Wellness Days
10 Vacation Days
DCAC participates in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)